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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.42, 1,448.14 and 477.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.42, 1,448.14 and 477.98 is: 716.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.42 : 1,448.14 = 477.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.42/1,448.14 = 477.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.42x = 1,448.14 × 477.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.42x = 692,181.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,181.96/965.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.97

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